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Flights from Erbil to Riyadh

There are no direct flights from Erbil to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Amman, about 4h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 53m
EBLRUHDOH

Erbil to Riyadh at a glance

Fastest journey4h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Amman

Best ways to fly from Erbil to Riyadh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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EBL Doha (DOH) RUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~4h 53m
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EBL Amman (AMM) RUH
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~5h 14m
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EBL Beirut (BEY) RUH
Leg 1: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, UR Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~5h 21m
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EBL Dubai (DXB) RUH
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~5h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,302 km809 miles
Journey time
4h 53mestimate
Time difference
NoneRiyadh vs Erbil
Currency in Riyadh
SAR
Airports
EBL → RUH

Flights from Erbil to Riyadh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Erbil to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Amman and Beirut. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Erbil to Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,302 km.
Where do you change planes between Erbil and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY) and Dubai (DXB). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Erbil and Riyadh?
Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).

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